Name: Elizabeth Shanks
Nickname(s): Ellie, Lizzy, Liz
Age: 22
Gender: Female
Sexuality: Straight
Species: Human
Orientation: Bar waitress
Personality:
-Dreamer
-Usually has her nose in a book
-Kind and loving
-Loves to sing
-Brave in most situations
-Free Spirited
Physical description:
*Long brown hair
*Mostly grown but sometimes look a dark green
*Pale, smooth skin
Brief history: Elizabeth grew up not knowing who her parents were or why they left her at the front door steps of some strange family. The family that took her in had two children of their own. Little monsters actually. Elizabeth would clean day and night while everyone lounged around. She was basically a slave to this spoiled family. The day she turned sixteen, her family ordered her to get a job to help pay the taxes. But whenever she was alone or didn't have any work to do, she would sneak from the house and go to the pier to watch dozens of ships from all over the world come to port to restock. Some of the kind sailors would even tell Liz their many adventures they've been on or what they've seen. Liz always dreamed about one day to set sail to the sea and leave this god forsaken island she was trapped on. But still, she couldn't seem to find the courage to leave on her own.

Plot/Requirements: YC must be a pirate, captain preferably please, for this salty adventure. YC and his crew will make port at MCs island to restock or just to relax. Our two characters will have a run in with each other by either 1.) Mc is about to be robbed but is tossed off the port town peircing and YC saves her from drowning. .2) they meet in her bar where she works and mc notices something YC is wearing and is very knowledgeable on the item which catches his attention. 3.) YC is just flirting with mc. But at some point YC will either take mc willingly or forcibly on to his ship as his new cook or whatever. They sail the seas, escaping other dangerous pirates and the navy trying to capture YC. Over time the two will fall for each other. I would like him to be at least a few years older than Liz. Not ten years older please. Any questions, please inbox me as well as ideas. BE ACTIVE OR I WILL MAKE YE WALK THE PLANK! Have fun!

Name: Captain Alexander James
Age: 25
Gender: Male
Sexuality: Straight
Species: Human
Orientation: Pirate
Personality/ History: Alexander was born a pirate. His father was captain of a ship, so it was only natural that Alexander made his own ship and made his own crew. His ship was now famous, but when ports saw his ship they cheered and welcomed it and never told any of his enemies where he was. He was a charming pirate causing trouble where he went. Alexander was also quite the ladies man, but he wanted needed a woman he could call his. His mother told him to always treat a woman like a lady and he did. His mother passed due to illness when he was just a lad, but Alexander knew his mother's spirit was with him.

'Come now, weary traveler, I'll lead you through the waves. Worry not, poor voyager, for my voice is the way...' Elizabeth sang as she walked down the ports peir. She had finally sold the last of her quilt blankets shes made to a traveling merchant who gladly payed a good price. "I hope this'll be enough to buy for those greedy grubs. Maybe I'll be able to sneak some coins myself. Just a few more and I'll finally have enough to buy my ticket out of here." she said to herself. As she made her way through the docks to the pub where she worked up ahead, she saw a large ship make port. It didn't seem to be a merchants ship or a navy ship.

Captain James made port feeling weary from the long journey out at sea. It was good to see land again to see people again. Once the ship had pulled up he shouted,"Drop the anchor. Tie her off on the poles. Tie up the main sail. I'm going to sign us in." He walked up to the man with the board and gave him a surname so their records show he wasnt there. He started to walk towards the end of the docks when he spotted her. The most beautiful woman he had ever seen. He walked up to her,"Hello, my lady," he bowed,"May I inquire your name?" He then took her hand and brought it to his lips stroking it softly.

Elizabeth hid away her earnings when someone came up and took her hand to their soft lips. For a moment her brain told her to scream but that thought faded when she saw the man. He didn't seem drunk or looked like he was from around here. Maybe he was traveler? His clothing was different from anything she's seen before. Her lip curved for second as she thought it then she smiled kindly. "You may call me Ms. Shanks good sir. Forgive me but I must be on my way. I'm running late to work." She nudged her head towards the pub behind her then gently slipped her hand from his.

Alexander nodded and began to walk with her hoping she wouldn't mind. He held the bar door open for her waiting for her to step through. Alexander then stepped through himself needing to sit down and have a drink. He spotted one of his old shipmates who yelled to him," Captain Alexander James! Come sit down with me!" He smiled and walked up to the man," Jonesie how good to see you. Still drinking I see. How is your business going?" He talked with his old friend for a while as he watched Ms. Shanks from the corner of his eyes.

Elizabeth hurried to the back to tie on her apron and hide away her satchel bag. The tavern she worked at Some spare rooms upstairs but let of their guests that come to stay are noisy sailors or travelers. They're pretty fun to talk to when they're not drunk and flirting with her. Like the current ass who's probably been here all night. "Come now lass, just one more drink." He stood closer to her as he reached for the drinks on her tray but she held them away. "I think you've had enough Mr. Gills. Why don't you go up to your room and rest for a while?" "Fine, but how 'bout a goodnight kiss?" He smirked as he leaned in. Elizabeth frowned but took the jug of water from her tray and splashed his face. "That was also for the smell. Good day." She smiled sweetly then left as the others laughed around her. "Bloody brutes." She sighed under her breath then picked up the empty glasses around the man who had walked her in earlier. "Another refill Mr. Jonesie?" She asked as she looked at the man.

Alexander just sat there and listened to his old friend talk about his business and how it was taking off. He was too busy staring at the mysterious maiden in front of him as she served Jonesie his drink. His actual name was Jones, but everyone called him Jonesie who knew him. Jonesie smiled at Ms. Shanks," Thank you, my dear. I hope the night is going well for you. I do worry about you. I wish you would find a good man, settle down, and get out of here. You know Captain James is single." Alexander shook his head,"Jonesie. You're drunk and that was highly inappropriate. I would like to settle down but I don't really think forcing a woman is a way to do it unless she likes that kind of thing," he winked at her as he scolded the old timer. His friend used to be a pirate, but he decided to retire when he met his wife and build a respectable yet prosperous business. Alexander couldn't do that because he loved the sea too much. He loved the thrills the pirate life gave him even if he was lonely and yearned a companion with just as much fire and spirit as he had. Alexander barely drank his ale. His heart was lost, searching for its other half. Alexander feared he would never find it. His face probably showed a bit of sadness but it was mostly emptiness.

Elizabeth chuckled shaking her head. "Oh don't you worry, I do plan on leaving this tiny someday. Just don't let my guardians know or its triple chore duty at home." She winked then heard someone shout for more ale. "I'm coming. I'm coming." She sighed then looked back at he two. "Well back to work. Have a good night gentlemen." She bowed her head to the men then left with the empty dishes she took from them. Most visitors that come to this tavern know of the spoiled family that took her in. They were greedy, lazy people with monsters for children. Still Liz keeps on smiling and working hard until she can buy her ticket off this island.

Alexander nodded to the young lady as she began working again. He could tell she was very strong willed and stubborn, but she also would do anything for her freedom as well. He pondered as to how to flirt with her without coming on too strong just to at least butter her up. If he could pull this off and bed her, she may be willing to come with him and see the world. Alexander wanted to share his world with someone, and he was running out of time. He wouldn't be young forever. Alexander then took a big swig of his ale for luck and patiently waited for her to head towards their table considering Mr. Jones was drinking more than he should like always because he shouted," LIZZY! LIZ! LIZZY! I need s'more to drunk! Pleash be a der and fell my coop!" Alexander couldn't help but laugh at his friend for his outburst and he thought to himself," Good old Jonesie never changes..."

Liz rolled her eyes as Jonsie joined in n the drunken party. It's a wonder how men could drink this disgusting drink. After a while Liz finally managed to return to the table with Jonsie and his friend. "I think it's time to call it a night Mr. Jonsie, you don't want your wife to find your drunk ass passed out here again now do you?" She chuckled, taking his empty jug but handed him a glass of water. By now most of the drunkwards had began to stumble their way out and head home themselves. "Come on, I'll call for someone to help you home."

Alexander smiled at Liz," I would like to give this to you, my lady. It's a necklace I found in a port in Italy. I told myself long ago that I would give it to a woman who was worthy to have it." The necklace was a silver chain with a red gem in the shape of a rain drop. He stood up and placed it around her neck without leaving her to say no or yes because he wanted her to have it. Alexander then brushed his fingers along the back of her neck and ran his fingers through strands of her hair which felt like silk. He whispered in her ear," I have never seen a woman more beautiful or sexy in the entire world. I have seen many women, but they never captured my attention a you have. I know you want to leave this place. I don't know how you feel about traveling, but I will help you get out of here. All you have to do is meet me on my ship. I would also allow you to cook for my men, and you wouldn't even have to clean up the dishes. I would pay you for that." Alexander had never done this before, and it scared him because he figured she would say no.

Elizabeth stopped helping the old man when his friend spoke. The necklace was indeed beautiful and probably costed more than she could ever afford. He didn't even give her a chance to answer when he already began clasping the necklace around her neck. The way his fingers felt along her skin made the young woman's cheeks flush for a moment. Then he began speaking about her beauty and even traveling on his ship. He couldn't be serious could he? They just met. "You flatter me sir but I'm not that beautiful." She smiled sheepishly then gently touched the necklace. "I can't accept this. Thank you for the thought but I-" "Elizabeth!" A high pitch voice called. Elizabeth flinched but groaned as she turned only to see her snobby foster family at the tavern door. The older woman had her two children standing beside her but she had a disgusted look on her face. The children sneered as if they had something to say. Liz frowned but turned to the man. "Please excuse me." She bowed then met with the three outside. But even inside the tavern they could hear them arguing and the children laughing, mocking the young girl. If anyone noticed there was quite a difference between the quality of Elizabeth's clothes and her foster family's.

If there was one thing Alexander couldn't stand, it was people who thought they were better than others. It was why he did what he did against the East Trading Company. They thought pirates were nothing but unintelligent low lives who couldn't really do anything until the uprising which his great grandfather started. He wanted to help er in any way he could. When Alexander heard the argument get heated and heard what sounded like a smack, he took his cue to go out and "handle" the situation," You know it's impolite to hit a young girl and put her in rags when she should be in silk and satin." He grabbed the two brats that were laughing as they tore her clothes and beat on her," Children need to learn, but it's hard when there is no discipline." He then whispered something to both children that scared them to the point where they ran behind their mother shaking and crying. Alexander then looked at the pudgy old woman," You're just jealous because you let yourself go and let your life slip by while this beautiful creature has all the time in the world to find love and happiness. This woman is now under the protection of pirates by the name of me, Captain Alexander James." The look on the older woman's face gave him hint that she knew who he was by the rumors that spread about him, and she glared at him but turned away without another world. Alexander then helped Liz up and brushed her cheek where it was red," Are you all right miss?"

This conversation could've gone better. But when she saw those brats had her secret pouch of the money she's been saving she lost it. Even more so when her guardian accused her of keeping most of her earnings for herself. She thought she had bought the necklace the man had given her. Liz talked back and called the old hag a name that should not have been spoke in front of the children even if they were little demons. That was what earned her the slap. It wasn't the first time she's been struck by her guardian or her foster siblings. But when the man came out and stood up for her all four were surprised. All Liz could do was watch as he dealt with her horrid family but gasped at what he said in the end. "P-P-Pirate?!" She gawked at him and watched the family leave even more upset. One of the children carrying her pouch tossed it at her feet and caused some coins to fall out. Liz looked up to him then down to the coins and picked them up. "I'm fine... thank you..." she muttered then stood with her pouch. He was really a pirate? Not just any pirate but the Captain Alexander James. She's heard of him and his powerful he was. Also one of the bloodiest. If word got to the navy that he was here they'd possibly send an entire fleet.

Alexander looked her over just to be sure, and he knew she was a little afraid of him," Please don''t be afraid. I know there are rumors about me, but the one thing I do not do is hurt women and children even if they deserve it. Well, okay, I like to spank them but that;s if they want to be spanked and it's when we are having some private fun usually in my captain's quarters or my bed chamber. Nevermind." He blushed a little embarrassed as to what he had just said, but this woman made his brain all confused. He knew she wouldn't go with him now, and he felt like all hope was lost. Alexander really believed she was the one, his other half. He wouldn't tell her that because it would really scare her off. He smiled at her," You are now protected by us pirates, my lady," he took her hand and stamped the inside of her palm with a special stamp," Whenever you need help, look for this symbol and help will come unless you board my ship. You probably don't want to now knowing who I am. I would never hurt you, but my enemies would try. I want you to keep the necklace as a reminder of me and how we met." Alexander then looked into her eyes and brushed her hair from her face appreciating the beauty that God had put before him.

Elizabeth could only stare at him when he shared that. Seriously he had to share that information? As he stamped her hand she looked at the mark, not familiarized by it but took it word. She closed her stamped hand then glanced to the sea. Ever since she was a child she's always felt a pull from it. Like the sea was calling for her. But it could've just been a child's imagination or the fact she wanted to get away from her dreadful foster home. "It's just, this is so sudden. This opportunity almost seems too good to be true. This isn't some fairy tale." She said then moved so she stood near the edge of the railing keeping her from falling into the water. Even if she were to go, what good would someone who can't swim be? But... she looked back at the man giving her a once in a lifetime offer. "How long will you be staying? I just... I just need some time to think this all over.."

Alexander felt a little bit of hope creep into his soul because at least she wanted to think about it. He answered politely," I will be staying for three more days, but I have to leave after the third day to meet up with a business man about carrying his goods across the sea to Europe. I stopped here to talk with him and he was in the bar sitting next to me. He said he has a lot of goods, so it will take my crew a bit longer to load the cargo into the ship. When you have made your decision, I will be waiting for you on the evening of third night with a surprise." Alexander then bowed to her, took her hand, and placed a soft kiss on her hand," Until then, my lady, sweet dreams." He then walked to the inn that was next to the bar where she worked to sleep off the days journey and he evening's events that may or may not have damned him.

Elizabeth watched as he walked away into the inn she worked in then sighed. "What a day this is turning out to be..." she muttered then looked down at the necklace. This was the first piece of lovely jewelry anyone's ever given her other than a silver hair comb that was left in her basket by her parents. Whomever they were. She hid the necklace under the collar of her dress then continued her shift through the night. When it had ended and she returned home it was no surprise another earful and reminder beating was waiting for her. It didn't matter if she had that mark or not. Before she went to bed in her dark creeky attic room she thought of all that happened and the offer given to her. "What a day..." she whispered before nodding off.

The next morning she continued her usual routine of chores and preparing for her shift later. After finishing her list she headed out to do the shopping in the market. With today being stock up day all the shops were bustling with shoppers trying to grab what they could.

Alexander woke up in the morning feeling groggy then he remembered last night's events. He got up, showered, and dressed then headed down to get some breakfast. Thee inn keeper asked," Didn't take a woman last night, captain?" Alexander shook his head," No. I was too tired from the long journey, and I get more tired thinking about the next one heading to Europe. I stopped here to get some supplies and take some of Mr. Jones' merchandise to see if it will sell." The inn keeper nodded as wiped down the counter and made him breakfast. Alexander ate then set out to the market to grab some supplies. He walked up to a stall that was selling fruits and vegetables," Freshest fruits and vegetables in this city, sir. If you buy some, I'll throw in a sack o potatoes on da house." He smiled at her and grabbed some apples and carrots. He paid for them and grabbed his free sack of potatoes. Alexander had a member of his crew take it back to his ship. Alexander then spotted a stall that had beautiful dresses. The problem was he didn't know the young maiden's dress size.

Elizabeth hummed as she filled her shopping baskets with fresh fruit and baked breads. "Alright, all that's left is to buy some more yarn and I'm d-" but suddenly she felt a shove and a man ran by with her money. "Hey! Stop you thief!" She cried and gave chase. The man jumped over crates but Elizabeth easily avoided them. Her robber looked back smirking at her. Elizabeth growled but saw a book hanging from the nearest ship. She smirked, jumping on to some crates and grabbed the hook. She swung over the water towards the thief until her feet knocked him into a tomato stand. She landed on her feet, snatching away her money and continued on satisfied. But the man growled and cut the rope holding down dozens of barrels. Elizabeth didn't notice until some shouted to watch out but it was too late. By the time she turned the barrels were knocking her over into the water. She cried out just before she fell and sank. Her arms flailed about as she tried getting back to the surface but more barrels kept pushing her down. Her lungs screamed for air as everything began to turning black.